The nurse is reviewing instructions for a patient recovering from a D&C. What should the nurse emphasize when teaching this patient? Select all that apply.
A. Recognize signs of an infection.
B. Expect the next menstrual period to be early.
C. Understand what the vaginal discharge will look like.
D. Expect vaginal bleeding to be bright red and very heavy.
E. Avoid using tampons for 2 weeks.
Answer: E
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When the nurse tried to perceive a situation from the client's perception, which characteristic of the nurse–client relationship is being utilized?
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The nurse is counseling a 30-year-old woman diagnosed with paraplegia following a recent rock climbing accident. Which of the following would the nurse include in a teaching plan?
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